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Facts About Coffee

men, Arabia. The Mocha berry is
small, round and Of a dark brown
color, the richness Of the color aris-
ing from its being allowed to remain
on the trees until 50 ripe that it can
be shaken off. There is very little,
if any; of this delicious coffee that
ever reaches the English or Ameri-
can markets, the entire crop Of the
district Of Yemen being consumed
east and southwark Of Constantinople.
The ordinary Mocha coffee Of COM
merce is the selected berries Of the
Java and Brazil product, which re-
semble the Mocha in size and shape,
the higher price which it commands
paying for the trouble Of picking it
out from the mass Of ordinary ber-
ries. In flavor it is really no better
than the ordinary coffee from which
it is selected. Java coffee stands next
on the list in point Of favor, and as
the Java product is considerable and
the size and color Of the berries show
a marked difference from the Ameri-
can cofees, there is no great danger
Of an ordinarily good judge Of coffee
being cheated in this article. The
berry is larger than that Of the
American cofees, and of color vary
ing from pale yellow to brown, while
the smaller berry Of the Rio coffee
has blush or gray tinge. The Java
coffee is chiefly exported to Holland
and the United States, England
drawing its supplies from Ceylon and
Brazil chiefly.
Although coffee is widely distrib-
uted and its use common in all civil
lized countries, the extent to which
it is consumed varies greatly. The
total production Of coffee for the ear
1885 was estimated BY reliable au-
thorities at l 1,645, ,760, 900 pounds, or
a trife over one pound FER capita for
the entire population of the world.
In China and Japan, where tea is the
common bererage, the use Of coffee is
practically unknown, and it is prob
able that among the millions consti-
tuting tie population Of European
and Asiatic Russia the consumption |
is merely nominal. The same may
be said Of equatorial and southern
Africa, where the plant originated |
and where it now grows in its wild |
state, the natives neither knowing
nor caring anything about its delic
ious qualities. This practically con
fines its general use to eastern and
and southern Europe, Egypt, Arabia
Persia, Asia Minor, India and
America. The per capita consump-
non Of Holland is the highest Of any
country; being p pounds. Den
mark and Belgium follow next in
order with 135 pounds. The United
States come third in the list with a
per capita consumption Of 9 for
1885 and a steady increase Of about
5 per cent annually. Germany comes
next in order, closely followed by
France as coffee consuming countries,
while the coffee consumption Of Eng
land falls below that Of any of the
chief European countries, and is on
the decline. This is said to be chiefly
due to the preference for tea among
the English middle and upper classes
and for beer and ale among the work
ing people, 1t is probable that Eng
lish pride in sustaining the tea trade,
in which the English people are
largely engaged, has more to do with
the light consumption Of coffee than
anything else Selected.
How Screws Are Made
The process Of making screws is
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
Another Art Craze.

The latest art work among ladies is
known rs the "French Craze" for dec
uIiting china, glassware, etc. 1t is
something entirely ,ae,o, and is both
profitable and facinating. 1t Is very
popular in New York, Boston and
other Eastern cities. To ladies desir-
ing to learn the Art. we will send an
elegant china placque {size 1s inchesD
handsomely decorated, for model,
together with box of material, 100
colored designs assorted in flowers,
animals, sOldiers, landscapes, ETC., com.
pIete, with full Instructions, upon re-
ceipt of only 81 90. The placque alone
is worth more than the amount charg-
ed. 10 every lady ordering this out
tit who enclOses the address Of five
other ladies interested In Art matters,
to whom we can mail our new cata-
logue of Art Goods, we will enclose
extra and without charge. a beautiful
30 inch. gOld-tiuted placque.
Address, THE EMPlIu; News Co.
syracuse. n. Y.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
TONGUE CREEK.

Nloo iale. Tor futillcation last week.
Mr.. Ed. Smith. of Montrose. made a
flying visit to this vicinity last week.
Messrs. James w. Stell and VIM.
Alexander are grubbing for Mr.. Ken
nicott. Looks as if Willie was going
to take unto himself a wife, in that
sweet bye and bye.
Miss Mollie Gray is visiting her IA
rents on Hannah creek.
Messrs. Abe Downing. W. w. Green
and Marshall Knuckles.of Whitewa,er,
have been visiting in this community,
they also took in the dance at Del
ia.
Two weeks more school at Mount
school house.
Wonder what makes our friend, G
b.. go across the field toward d. W.
so much? Going a fishing, we pre-
sumo.
Say. Lone Jack. please give us rest
about those watermelons raised on
Tongue creek.
Judge Henry of Salt Lake City, is
expected here soon.
Mr.. VIM. Griffith thinks fishing is
very interesting about two miles below
che ferry. But be sure and date those
notes.s HoosIER.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

New York Times: During cold
weather it may be usefully remember.
ed that animals will not drink snfiic.
lent ice-cold water to supply their
wants. This want of water is one
reason for the common emaciation of
farm animals in winter. flesh contains
rs per cent. of water, and unless the
water is supplied. the growth can not
be made and food is wasted. 1t pays
to warm the water for sail farm ami
mails to temperature Of at least 70 or
IS degrees, and thus not only avoid the
chilling effec. upon the stomach of TAX
ing in ice-cold water, but encourage
the animals to drink as much as they
may need. This precautiUn is special.
!y need in the winter dairy.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
The verdict Unanimous.

w. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus. Ind.
testiiies: ~ can recommend Elect Bit
ters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every
case. One man six bottles, and was
cured of rheumatism of 10 years stand.
ing" Abraham Hare, druggist, Belle
Vile, Ohio, afiirms: 1.-The best selling
medicine have ever handled in my 20
years experience, is Electric Bitters,'
Thousands of others have added their
testimony, so that the verdict is unan-
imous that Elsctrict Bitters do cure all
diseases of the liver. Kidneys or Blood.
Only half Il dollar a sbottls at l. 81.
McMurray, Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08


The farmers OH the Grand river over
in Mesa county have found the COM
mon artichoke quite profitable crop
to grow. They plant them. but never
harvest them; let the hogs and grow
ing shoats do that in the winter time.
The ground seldom freezes so hard
down on that western slop but that
the porker can tear it up. If it closes
so solid that it holds the root secure
from the swine in the winter months
it is not injured by the frost, and is all
the more valuable in the spring. The
quantities that the earth will contain
of these roots is said to be astonishing.
We presume that the artichoke would
do as well i'll other part of the State as
in Mesa and Montrose.-Field and
Fam. What is the matter with our
farmers of Delta county trying a crop
OF the artichokes.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
Wonderful Cures.

W. D. Hcyt s. Co.. wholesale and re-
tail druggist of Rome, Ga, says: We
have been selling DIR. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for two years. Have
never handled remedies that sell AZ
well. or give such universal satisfac.
tion. There have been some wonder
full cures effected by these medicines
IN this city. Several cases of pronounc-
ed Consumption have been entirely
cured by use of few bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery. taken in con.
nection with Electric Bitters. We
guaranteed them always. Sold by l
NJ. McMurray.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
Judging from the number of agricul-

Judging from the number of agricul-
tural implements and the quantity OF
seed that is being sold from here, we
may expect an abundant harvest,
AND year of prosperity and hap
piness to the farmer. Mortgages
will be paid off, new furniture bought
for the house, fruits and flowers will
adorn the lawns, fine stock will nip the
grass in the meadows; good books and
papers will fill the centre table, the
printer will be paid and all will be
Lappy.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

House bill 311, by Mr.. Allison, was
taken up by the Senate last week. This
bill reads.
SECTION /. That at the next general
election for members of the general
assembly Of the state of Colorado, there
shall be submitted to the qualified cleo
tors who in the year next preceding
such election shall have paid property
tax assessed to them within the state,
the question OF poting a special tax of
three-fOurths Of one mill upon the as
sessment for the year A. ID. 1889, and Il
special tax of three-fourths of one mill
upon the assessment for the year a. D..
1890. for the purpose of creating u fund
for the purpose of repaYing to all coun-
ties of this state the amounts with i'll
terests vt the rate of per cent, per an
nun, Of all takes illegally collected
upon the assessmets for the years A.
ID. 1885 and A. D. 1886.
While this in the main is correct,
still we think it will be giving this
portion of the state u hard deal. For
instance. our county has paid during
the years 1885 and 1886. about $4,000
To the State over and above the legal
assessment. in all probability the val
uation will double in the next three
years. and we will be obliged to pay
over $4,000 for the sake of $4,000 ille-
eally paid, thus giving the counties in
the eastern part of the state 81 900 to
rs-emburse them. 1t would he better
for MI cor,cernrd, If a law were passed
allowing the several counties to with
hold from the State tax collected dur
jig 80 and 90, y sufficient amount to
mxke ~ 'for Illegal lakes paid in lie
past <wo year.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

Henry N. Copp. the land and pension
lawyer of Washington. has just issued
the Twelfth edition of his Settlers Guide
1t is an indispensable book for all who
are, or expect to he. interested in pub
lie land. Settlers will save money by
purchasing it. and all who expect to
take up land SHOULD get posted on sew
eral laws under which land can be en-
tered. A chapter. illustrated with
numerous cuts. shows how to tell
township, section and quarter section
c"rners,and explains the system OF sur
yrys. 1t gives Commissioner Sparks
orders and late decisions ard instruc-
ti2ns, and full information about the
homestead, pre-emption, timber culture
desert land, and other laws. The price
of the book is only 25 cents.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
RpsoIutinps of Resnect.

Resolced, BY the Union Literary So
ciety IN meeting convened Feb. 10,
1887, that,
Whereas, In view of the loss of we
have sustained by the deceased of our
friend and associate, VIM. Kimball,
and of the still heavier loss sustained
by those who were nearest and dearest
to him; therefore be it,
ResotDed, That it is but Il Just tri-
butte to the memory Of the departed to
say, that in regreting his removal
from our midst, we mourn for one
who WAS an active member of this So
ciety, whose utmost endeavors we're
exerted for Its welfare and prosperity !;
friend and companion, who was dear
TO ns all.
ResoIoed, That We sincerely condole
with the family of the Diseased on the
dispensati0n with which it has pleased
Divine Providence to alflict them; and
commend them for consolation to Him
Who orders all things for the best and
whose chastisemeiits are meant in
mercy.
Resozred, that this heartfelt testi-
inonial of our sympathy and sorrow
be forwarded to the family of our de.
parted friend, and the DELTA INpE-
PENDENT. by the secretary of this So
ciety.
Nv tho cap, m titan
II. A. CASTLE,
}. II. BURTON.
JonN BROWN,
FRED. DUCKIlNsrER, oyc.y.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

Still another of our prominent ranch
men has been converted to belief that
the fruit interest in connection with
stock. is the future of our county. J.;
conversation with Mr.. Joseph Bond
last week, he informed us That he ex-
pacts to set out next season over 80
-a.ras Of peaches alone, besides other
fruits. and further said: when get
started in the fruit business, expect
to stay with it, and make success Of
it."
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

For the benefit of those contemplat.
ing sowing alfalfa, we print the exper-
irnce Of NJ. o. T, Standish.our ex-post-
M,.ster, who says: ANY man who de-
l,-nds on grain alone is sure to make ii
failure. lost over $1,000 OIL my grain
crop last year, but my alfalfa crop, OF
which had about thirty acres. more
than made me even. haye now over
eighty acres seeded to alfalfa, and will
only SOW five acres to wheat and ten to
oats this season."
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

Mrs. James Brown Potter. of "Ostler
Joe" fame, has accepted an offer from
the managers of the Hayinarket
Theatre, of London, to act in that
theatre during the current season. She
is expecting to take this country by
storm next setsOH,
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
PAT EN- T S

Caveats and Trade Marks Obtained, and
all other business In the u. g. Patent Office Mt
tended to for MODERN FEES.
Our Office is opposite the u. $. Patent once,
and we can obtain Patents in less time than
those remote from WASHINGTON.
Send MODEL OR DRAWING. We advise as 10
patentability free Of charge: and we make NO
CHARGE UNLESS WE OBTAIN A PATENT.
We refer, here. 10 the Postmaster. the Supt. Of
Money Order Div, and u officials OF the u, s
Patent ONCE For circular, advise. terms and
references TO actual clients in your own state or
Couety. write to
c. A. SNOW & CO.,
Opposite rAtest onaos. sshinston. D. G
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

WASHINGTON, Mar. 3.-The Presi-
dent to-day approved the act to author
lzed the President of the United States
t. protect and defend the rights of the
American fishing vessels aud American
i, fishermen. trading and other vessels in
the British dolninions of North Amer
lea
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
The colony forme ed in Mexico has no,

The colony formed in Mexico has not
been success. The land there is re-
ported worthless, the water poor and
food scarce. Small pox has recently
made its appearance. and the frighten-
81 colonists.are leaving as fast rs posi-
BILE. The members from Colorado will
take action against the founder. Owens,
under the laws of this state.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

The Edmunds-Tucker bill makes the
Mormon leaders tremble. Gradually
the chains are tightening around them,
and they must soon go.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

Monroe l.. Allison has been appoint
ed Receiver of Public Moneys at Gun
nison Land Office in the place OF Fred
j. Leonard.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
BUcklen's Arnica Salve,

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises. sores. ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores, tetter. cl'apped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed TO give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by l, NJ. Nc
Murray.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

The fast mail service between the
East and Southwest will make a gain
of "a hours for Denver in New York
mail
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

Henry Ward Beecher, had stroke
OF ap,plsxy last Saturday evening and
is not expected to live but short time,
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

Owing to the fact that the confer
once committee failed to agree, the
Land LAWS will remain unchanged.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

Only lol bills were vetoed by the
President last Saturday. Something
wrong with the administration, sure.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08

Long Island has been visited by al
earthquake. No damage reported.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
Irrigation Made Easy

4 great sootng Of labor and time by
using this Dam to1 Irrigating bitches.
In the past the lateral bitches from
the main waterways have had to be
damned with dirt or a system of gates
at great cost to each party caused by
handling dirt to dam the bitches SO as
to raise the water over tho land, more
or less of the dirt would wash down
into bitches at the removal of the dam.
to be cleaned cut at an additional ex-
pense. etc. etc. Now this dam does
away with all such work and expense
We call the attention of patrons of
irrigation to this useful and labor-sas-
ing invention. You can save enough
in one year, with this dam. to pay for
the use of said dam lifetime. Dam
ming small streams of any kind, dams
can be made of all sizes. Stop right
here and make "a note of this.
The Delta independent., 1887-03-08
MAVsEED JOURNAL.

p"hUREI I, NUMBER 81
Sunshiney.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-10
Rubber Goods.

1.-The best rubber goods Of today contain
only from one-half two two thirds pure
gum," said the rubber dealer to the writer,
'and many articles sold for the first quality
contain but 20 to 80 per cent. rubber, this
being mixed, to make up the stock, with va
rious adulterants. Rubber goods are made
to look white by the use of sulphur. There
is great difference in rubber goods, even in
those of the same grade, for, as general
thing. each manufacturer has his own pc
culiar mixture Of adulterants which, of
course, he thinks is second to nome"
The reporter was shown two pairs Of rub
bers, each of which sold as first quality
goods, from the different factories in which
they were made. The stock in one pair was
very elastic, while in the other it was very
slightly SO and much harder than the other
"The elastic pair" said the dealer,
sis of better quality and not as liable
to break, because 1t contains, evidently
more pure rubber Yet, should say that
neither pair contained more than 80 per cent
gum. Rubber coats contain from 80 to IS
per cent. pure gum, good rubber boots from
20 to GO, best hose sometimes as much as g.
rubber mats from IS to 40, while rubber
damp or gauze is the purest goods made.
1--WE are very careful with our rubber
gauze and keep it as much as possible from
the air and sunlight, in which it spells in a
very short time. The best goods as we keep
them in stock will spoil quicker than the
cheaper goods, but if used they will wear
much longer. We never place our best quail
ity goods in the window because "a hours of
sunlight would almost spoil Them"
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-10
PERSONAL.

Hon. Seth l.. Milliken has been invited to
take part in the Ohio campaign.
c. ii. Woods, Colby 'S7, is principal of the
Bar Harbor grammar school.
General Selden Connor is recovering from
severe attack of chronic Idisease contracted
in the army.
Senior Don Jose Teixidor of Jugo. Vice
Consul for Spain, has arrived and ente red
upon his duties
Mr.. Willism III. Thorndike, Postmaster of
East Hiram, Me-, a Portland boy, is visiting
friends in his native city.
While Prof Hall was in this city humid
red and fifty volumes were given him fer
Colby University.
r. G. Green has been appointed Inspector
of Customs at PASSPORT and J. NJ. SWEET COM
missioned Deputy Collector.
John Foster, Colby II, will soon depart
for his mission field in the East. He goes
via the Canadian Pacific railroad to Victoria,
thence by steamer.
Mr.. Fred l.. Stevens, of Temple, a gradu-
ate of the Maine State College, started, Mon
day, for Sedalia, Mo-, where he has been
elected principal of the city schools.
b. M. Lawrence, Colby 'S2, formerly asss-
tant in Minnesota Academy, has been elect
ed Superintendent of Schools at Farming
ton.
On the first day of the present month Mr..
B. F. Eaton, the efficient station agent at
Skowhegan, completed % years of service for
the Maine Central railroad, the greater part
of it being in his present position.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin has secured aroom
at Hotel Lafayette, Philadelphia, and will at
tend the constitution al celebration. The
President and Mrs. Cleveland will stay at
the same hotel
The West End will close for the season
Friday next, and Mr.. and Mrs. .. NJ. Shaw,
Miss Hattie Shaw and Mr.. Fred Shaw will
come to Portland to prepare for their depar-
ture for Florence, Italy, which occurs 0cto-
Der LIST.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barrows, on the occa-
sion of the 18th anniversary of their mar
riage Thursday evening, were surprised by a
party of friends. A pleasant evening was
spent and la handsome silver cake baske I
was presented.
Representative Boutelle has been invited
by the Secretary of the Navy to witness, in
company with other members of the Naval
Committee of Congress, the experiment of
the Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Co., in de-
stroying an old schooner provided by the
Department as a target in New York harbor
Sept. 18th.
The Rev. Howard C. Durham of this city
is expected to arrive in Boston to-day, by the
steamer Bothnia from Europe. He will occu-
Ply his pulpit at the New Jerusalem church
in this city on Sunday morning. Mr.. Dun
ham was the messenger from the New
Church General Convention of the United
States to the General Convention lately held
at London.
Capt. Cyrus Stuldivant, of Providence,
''The Prisoners Friend" will occupy the
pulpit of the Orono Methodist church to-
morrow. In the morning he will preach a
gospel temperance sermon. His talk in the
evening will be devoted to more general
account of his life's work in prisons and
elsewhere and will include an account of the
wonderful conversion of Francis Murphy.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-10
BRIEF JOTTINCS,

Yesterday was warm and bright in the
morning, cloudy and raw in the afternoon.
Large quantities of fish are reported off
Wood Island
The Forest City Steamboat Company will
give an excursion to Fort Porham tomorrow.
The Forest Queen will be the boat
j. L. Libby's horse ran away on CONNER
cial street yesterday, at frightful speed, but
fortunately he was stopped before much
damage was DONE Nobody was hurt.
Owing to the absence of the Mayor, prob
ably, the committee on public buildings did
not meet yesterday noon and open the pro-
posals for the construction of the school
house on Crotch Island
Two sailors engaged in fierce row on
Fore street yesterday, and both were badly
beaten and cut about the face Officer Skill
ings interfered, both were arrested. They
had been drinking.
The usual shore dinner will be given today
at o'clock p. m, at the summer house of the
Portland Club, Delano Park, Cape Elizabeth.
Member, with their families and friends, are
invited.
Judges Danforth and Virgin are referees
at Lewiston, in the case between George
Bonnallie of Lewiston, and j. p. Norton of
Portland, settling matters growing out of the
formation of the Lewiston Ice Company in
1872. Judge Savage appears for Bonnallie,
Hon. W. l.. Putnam for Norton.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-10
From Bar Room to Pulpit.

No one should fail to hear Sam Small tell
the story of his rescue. The sale of seats
opens at Stockbridge's this morning, at 8
O'Clock. The following notice from the Chi
cago Tribune speaks well of his lecture in
other cities:
''The story of his past life and conversion,
as told by himself in his marvelously graphic
by some oriental dreamer, with all the en-
bellishments with which Eastern imagery
adorns and decorates its widest visions and
quaintest fabrics. In telling the story in
this city, its intense realism, its vivid con-
held his audience spell-bound from the first
word until long after the echo Of the last
word had died away amid the arches of the
roof of the big Casino Rink"